JMMS Updates

The week of September 28, 2026

The coming week is a great time for students to find a place to contribute, ask for support, and try something new at JMMS. Peer tutoring sign-ups are opening, and several student activities have October meetings ahead. Here is the family guide for the week.

Students in grades 6–8 who are interested in reporting on JMMS news and events are invited to the Cubs’ Column information meeting on Monday, Oct 5, 2026, from 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. in Room 101. Students may see Mrs. Murphy with questions.

MathCounts is open to any JMMS student who enjoys solving interesting math problems and wants to prepare for the national MathCounts competition. The first meeting is Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Students can stop by Mrs. Billig’s room, 207, for a flyer with additional dates and information.

The mandatory parent information meeting is Thursday, Oct 29, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the White Gym. The first practice is Friday, Nov 13, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Matches and tournaments are held on most Saturdays and some weeknights in December and January.

Little Congress held its first meeting of the year and discussed student ideas for JMMS, including Halloween costumes and special content on the lunchroom screens. Grade-level officers will meet with Mr. Carter throughout October to continue discussing ways to make JMMS a better place.

Auditions are open to all sixth-, seventh-, and eighth-grade students and will be held on Sep 28, 2026 and Sep 29, 2026 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. in the choir room. Choir students can find audition information in their Polaris choir course. Students who are not in choir should stop by the choir room for information.

JMMS is once again partnering with the Legacy Project of Stark County to provide mentoring for a boys group in each grade level. Spots are limited, so please reach out to your school counselor of your son is interested in participating. Thanks!

Our JMMS counseling team has shared its August/September family newsletter. Families can use the link below to review the current information and resources from Student Services.

The Jackson Local School District has a page on the District's Website where information related to student enrichment opportunities (academics, arts, athletics) can be found. The website can be found by clicking on the link button below.

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P.A.T.T represents Parents and Teachers Together! One of our goals as the Parent Group is to create fun activities for the students, while showing our support to the teachers and staff. Various events throughout the school year are put on by the P.A.T.T. Another goal that we have is to raise funds for J.M.M.S, to allow for upgrades around the school!

Getting involved with JMMS PATT is a way to support students, teachers, and the school community. Families can help by volunteering at events and activities, supporting fundraisers, or sharing ideas.

SNACK DAYS ARE BACK!

Our Snack Days were such a HUGE success last year that we knew we had to bring them back again!

Throughout the year, PATT will be hosting special Snack Days for our students, giving them a fun treat during the school day. And, of course, we need your help to make them a success!

We’re asking families to help by donating snacks. Every donation, big or small, helps us make these days extra fun for our students.

Want to help with our upcoming Snack Day?
Sign up to donate here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4BABAF2DAAFD0-65717797-jmms#/

Thank you for helping us bring back one of our students’ favorite PATT activities!

We Need Your Help!

Our 6th Grade Halloween Dance is coming up, and we need donations and volunteers to help make it a fun night for our students!

Whether you can donate, volunteer, or both—we appreciate your support!

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0545AEA82EA3FA7-65766293-6thgrade

Thursday, October 8 | 7–9 PM

Costumes encouraged—no masks!

Thank you for helping make this night SPOOKTACULAR!

Get ready to kick off the holiday season at the JMMS PATT Holiday Craft & Vendor Show!

Saturday, November 21st
10 AM–4 PM
Jackson Memorial Middle School
7355 Mudbrook St. NW, Massillon, OH 44646

We’re looking forward to a fun day of holiday shopping and are excited to welcome our community!

We’re still looking for vendors! If you’re a crafter, small business, or vendor interested in joining us, we’d love to have you! Please complete the vendor application here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZWM66KJxNWo9Wl6wM3yVTUw5J2iTplw8fUv_glKh5IrSyww/viewform

Please feel free to share this with other vendors who may be interested.

Thank you for supporting JMMS PATT and our students!

The Jackson Local Schools Backpack Food Program, offered in partnership with RiverTree Jackson, is available to Jackson families. Families who participated last year were sent the program link by email.

Email: kgc3jc@bearworks.jackson.sparcc.org
Website: https://www.jackson.stark.k12.oh.us/Domain/442
Location: 7355 Mudbrook Street Northwest, Massillon, OH, USA
Phone: 330.830.8034
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJMMS/
Twitter: @The_JMMS